----------------------------------------------------------- The Godfather(tm) The Game Readme ----------------------------------------------------------- Readme Ver. 1.0 -- 2/16/06 The Godfather(tm) The Game Readme contains the information regarding installation, hardware, and gameplay compatibility. Note: If you are having trouble reading the end of the lines while using the Notepad program, select "Word Wrap" in the "Format" Menu to turn on word wrap. Table of Contents 01. Installation 02. Electronic Documentation 03. Video Card Support / Troubleshooting 04. Gamepad Support / Troubleshooting 05. Driver Information and Known Issues (Related to Drivers) 06. Frequently Asked Questions 07. Known Issues 08. Useful websites for additional information 09. System Requirements 10. DirectX 11. Legal -------------------------------- 01. Installation -------------------------------- It is recommended that you close all other applications before you install The Godfather(tm) Game. It is also recommended that you shut down any virus scanning programs prior to installing The Godfather(tm) The Game. Don't forget to re-enable your virus scanning program after you've finished installing The Godfather(tm) The Game. Be sure that you have enough space on your computer's hard disk to install the game to before you begin. The registration code for the game is located on the back of the game manual or DVD case. Please note The Godfather(tm) The Game for PC is on a DVD-ROM and requires a DVD drive on your PC to install. It is recommended that you not eject the DVD-ROM drive while the installation is taking place. To properly cancel the installation, please choose Cancel and follow the On-screen directions. Once the installation program has terminated, you may eject your DVD-ROM. At the beginning of the installation process you will be prompted with a notice if you require the installation of DirectX 9.0c. If DirectX 9.0c needs to be installed, please wait for the installation prompt and follow its directions before selecting an installation option from the install screen. The Godfather(tm) The Game DVD-ROM is required to be in your computer's DVD drive in order to start the game. -------------------------------- 02. Electronic Documentation -------------------------------- Expanded electronic game documentation can be found on: http://www.thegodfatherthegame.com -------------------------------- 03. Video Card Support / Troubleshooting -------------------------------- Supported 3D Hardware Accelerated video cards include: Windows XP/2000 Compatibility - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 8500 - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9600 - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9600 Pro - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9600 XT - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9700 Pro - ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 9800 Pro - ATI Radeon 8500 - ATI Radeon 9000 Pro - ATI Radeon 9200 - ATI Radeon 9200 - ATI Radeon 9250 - ATI Radeon 9500 Pro - ATI Radeon 9550XL - ATI Radeon 9600 - ATI Radeon 9600 Pro - ATI Radeon 9600 SE - ATI Radeon 9600 XT - ATI Radeon 9700 Pro - ATI Radeon 9800 Pro - ATI Radeon 9800 Pro - ATI Radeon 9800 XT - ATI Radeon X300 SE - ATI Radeon X600 XT - ATI Radeon X700 Pro - ATI Radeon X800 Pro - ATI Radeon X800 XL - ATI Radeon X800 XT - ATI Radeon X850 XT - ATI Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition - ATI Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 - Nvidia GeForce 6200 - Nvidia GeForce 6200 TurboCache-32 - Nvidia GeForce 6600 - Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT - Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT - Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT - Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra SLI - Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 - Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce FX 5500 - Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 - Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce FX 5700LE - Nvidia GeForce FX 5800 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 - Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 Ultra - Nvidia GeForce PCX 5300 - Nvidia GeForce PCX 5900 - Nvidia GeForce3 - Nvidia GeForce3 Ti 200 - Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4200 with AGP8X - Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4600 - Nvidia GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE - 1600x1200 video screen resolution is only available on video cards with at least 256 MB of video RAM If your card should be running in 3D hardware mode and isn't, please visit http://www.thegodfatherthegame.com regularly for updates or news. -------------------------------- 04. Gamepad Support / Troubleshooting -------------------------------- - Logitech Dual Action Gamepad - Logitech Rumblepad 2 Vibration Feedback Gamepad - Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2 - Thrustmaster Firestorm Dual Power 3 - Thrustmaster Firestorm Wireless Gamepad - Saitek P990 Dual Analog Gamepad - Saitek P2600 Rumble Gamepad - Saitek P2900 Wireless Gamepad - Saitek P3000 Wireless Gamepad - Microsoft Universal Controller - Mad Catz PC Con™ - PS2 Controller (via Adapter -- only some adapters are supported) - Xbox Controller (via Adapter -- only some adapters are supported) - Nyko Airflo EX - Other gamepads are not supported inherently, but can be configured to work correctly with The Godfather(tm) The Game in the Controller Options screen. - Rumble is not supported on Microsoft Universal Controllers - If you are having trouble with the Saitek P2500 or P2600 controller, be sure to install the Saitek controller device drivers. -------------------------------------------------------------- 05. Driver Information and Known Issues (Related to Drivers) -------------------------------------------------------------- It is recommended that you have the latest video driver versions on your PC for optimal performance. - If you own NVIDIA brand (GeForce) or ATI brand video cards, please visit www.nvidia.com or www.ati.com respectively to download the latest drivers for your video card. - Due to the proprietary nature of laptop chipsets and drivers, the availability and functionality of 3D hardware accelerated rendering will vary. If you experience issues running in 3D accelerated mode, check with your laptop manufacturer for an updated driver. -------------------------------- 06. Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------------- a. How do I start to play the game? - Be sure to have The Godfather(tm) The Game DVD-ROM in your drive upon launching the game. b. My virus checker says this game has a virus, do I? - It is recommended that you shut down any virus scanning programs prior to installing The Godfather(tm) The Game. - If you do not have up to date virus definitions, there is a possibility that you will receive a False Alert from your virus detection software. ------------------- 07. Known Issues ------------------- a. Anti-aliasing - Be careful when using anti-aliasing effects for your specific video card. Some video cards will encounter serious performance issues with these settings turned on. b. Running multiple copies of the game - You can only have one instance of The Godfather(tm) The Game running on your machine at any given time. Attempting to run multiple copies of the game, whether under one user login or different logins, will cause all instances to crash. ------------------------------------------------ 08. Useful websites for additional information ------------------------------------------------ - Official The Godfather(tm) The Game: http:\\www.thegodfatherthegame.com - Electronic Arts Homepage: http:\\www.ea.com ----------------------------------------- 09. System Requirements ----------------------------------------- The Godfather(tm) The Game System Requirements: MINIMUM CONFIGURATION OS: Windows XP or 2000 CPU: 1.4 GHz or faster Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon processor RAM: 256 MB or more DVD Drive: Requires a 2x or faster DVD drive Hard Drive: At least 5 GB of free space Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card Video: DirectX 9.0c compatible video card (see below*) *Detailed Video Card Info Video card must have 64MB or more memory and one of these T&L capable chipsets: ATI Radeon 8500 or greater; NVIDIA GeForce 3 or greater (except GeForce4MX); Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 or greater DirectX 9.0c is included on this DVD and may require the latest drivers for your video and sound card. -------------------------------- 10. DirectX -------------------------------- - The Godfather(tm) The Game requires Microsoft's DirectX 9.0c or higher. - The installer will prompt you if you need to install a newer version or not. Please follow the directions. -------------------------------- 11. Legal -------------------------------- Game software © 2006 Electronic Arts Inc. All Rights Reserved. ™ & © 2006 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved.